CNBC Economy / Updates
- A disturbing employment trend is hiding beneath the latest strong job numbers November 6, 2026The average jobless worker's bout of unemployment surpassed 27 weeks in October, the highest outside of the pandemic period in a decade.
- U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1% November 6, 2026Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.
- The October jobs report is out Friday. Here's everything to expect November 5, 2026The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.